Health

A new report finds that Indiana lags behind other states on primary and preventative care. Experts are worried that cuts to Medicaid will likely make health care access worse.

A new volunteer group is tapping into the memories of grandparents who lived through outbreaks of measles, meningitis and polio — hoping those firsthand stories will encourage more families to vaccinate their children.

Delivery robots, similar to ones you might have seen taking food around town, are making their way into hospitals. Instead of burritos, these robots can help transfer medicine, IV bags and patient samples.

An investigation into a mental health facility in Lawrence has uncovered widespread allegations of violence, abuse and neglect. Now, that facility — Options Behavioral Health Hospital — is set to close. An interview with Mirror Indy health reporter Mary Claire Molloy who talks about her reporting that brought these issues to light.

Public health experts say a growing number of people are skipping visits to the doctor — even emergency care — because of their fears of deportation. And they're worried these justifiable fears will lead to long-term consequences.

The Indiana Youth Institute is highlighting the rise of obesity in central Indiana youth.

Life expectancy data in Indianapolis shows significant disparities between neighborhoods. In some areas, including the near north side, residents are only expected to live into their 60s.

The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County changed the name of one of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committees this summer. The renamed committee is now called the Cultural Excellence Committee.

In a report released this week, Braun's administration detailed the programs that have been eliminated or face planned cuts, including in the Indiana Department of Health and the Family and Social Services Administration.

Indiana University's hospital system is pairing patients with local faith groups to ease feelings of loneliness and isolation. The unique new program comes as more doctors are seeing a need to care for patients' spiritual as well as physical health.